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HV08 VPT

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,989 mi
Last recorded108,989 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 VPT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 108,989 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 105,397 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 105,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 102,939 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 99,827 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 99,740 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 96,813 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 96,813 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 93,431 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 89,974 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,375 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,025 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,945 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 75,954 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,353 miles

Lower undertray fitted

Upper engine cover loose

Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear wheel binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 63,374 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2013 59,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,230 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 55,230 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,110 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 46,110 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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HV08 VPT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV08 VPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV08 VPT registered?

HV08 VPT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HV08 VPT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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